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V644 EBL

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,932 mi
Last recorded108,932 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV644 EBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

check engine light on

Pass 8 May 2012 107,292 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 105,876 miles

Fuel smell o/s/wheel arch area

Powder steering rack damp

Fail 2 Apr 2011 105,875 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel smell o/s/wheel arch area

Powder steering rack damp

Pass 11 Jun 2010 105,865 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 105,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 102,499 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 102,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 98,172 miles

slight exhaust leak at rear joint

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2006 90,398 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 90,398 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhuast system corroded and slight blow from joints

front lower suspension arm t.c.a. bushes weak and cracked

nearside front tyre worn on edges + low tread

rear indicator bulbs fadded

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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V644 EBL is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V644 EBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V644 EBL registered?

V644 EBL is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V644 EBL safe to buy?

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